CVE-2012-3742 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can spoof HTTPS connections in iOS Safari by using a Unicode character that mimics the lock indicator in page titles.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-3742?
CVE-2012-3742 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Sep 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Safari in Apple iOS before 6 does not properly restrict use of an unspecified Unicode character that looks similar to the https lock indicator, which allows remote attackers to spoof https connections by placing this character in the TITLE element of a web page.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3742?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3742?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3742 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-3742 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3742 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8qp8-cphr-rp5h, UBUNTU-CVE-2012-3742.